The White Sox trade catcher Brook Fordyce and three minor league pitchers to the Orioles for catcher Charles Johnson and designated hitter Harold Baines. The deal brings Baines, who will retire after playing a very part-time role with the team for two seasons, back to Chicago, where he played a dozen of the most productive years of his 22-year tenure in the major leagues.

ByBaseball

The White Sox trade catcher Brook Fordyce and three minor league pitchers to the Orioles for catcher Charles Johnson and designated hitter Harold Baines. The deal brings Baines, who will retire after playing a very part-time role with the team for two seasons, back to Chicago, where he played a dozen of the most productive years of his 22-year tenure in the major leagues.

The Athletics obtain P Omar Olivares and IF Randy Velarde from the Angels in exchange for P Elvin Nina and OFs Jeff DaVanon and Nathan Haynes.

ByBaseball

The Athletics obtain P Omar Olivares and IF Randy Velarde from the Angels in exchange for P Elvin Nina and OFs Jeff DaVanon and Nathan Haynes.

After 16 straight starts without a win, Devil Rays pitcher Tony Saunders gives up just five hits in 6 2/3 inning in a 6 – 0 win over Oakland. He’ll end the year at 6-15.

ByBaseball

After 16 straight starts without a win, Devil Rays pitcher Tony Saunders gives up just five hits in 6 2/3 inning in a 6 – 0 win over Oakland. He’ll end the year at 6-15.

Jon Garland, the Cubs’ first-round draft pick last season, is traded in a deadline deal for White Sox reliever Matt Karchner, who will struggle with a 5.14 ERA in 29 appearances for the crosstown rivals. The Pale Hose’s rookie right-hander will spend the first eight seasons of his career with the South Siders, compiling a 92-81 (.532) record, along with an ERA of 4.41 for his new team.

ByBaseball

Jon Garland, the Cubs’ first-round draft pick last season, is traded in a deadline deal for White Sox reliever Matt Karchner, who will struggle with a 5.14 ERA in 29 appearances for the crosstown rivals. The Pale Hose’s rookie right-hander will spend the first eight seasons of his career with the South Siders, compiling a 92-81 (.532) record, along with an ERA of 4.41 for his new team.

Pedro Martinez strikes out 13 Rockies, including Andres Galarraga four times, in Montreal’s 3 – 0 win. Martinez gives up just three hits in going all the way.

ByThis Day in Baseball

Pedro Martinez strikes out 13 Rockies, including Andres Galarraga four times, in Montreal’s 3 – 0 win. Martinez gives up just three hits in going all the way.

The Mariners and Randy Johnson knuckle under to Tim Wakefield and the Red Sox, 4 – 0. Mo Vaughn’s two-run homer is the big blow for Boston.

ByBaseball

The Mariners and Randy Johnson knuckle under to Tim Wakefield and the Red Sox, 4 – 0. Mo Vaughn’s two-run homer is the big blow for Boston.